Tonight on the telly
Hot off the press, and slightly unverified. Tonight, November 12, at 11pm local time, Ian Gillan will be hosting a show on channel 358 (NOW Rock) of Sky TV.
That’s all we know.
Thanks to Steve for the heads-up.
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Hot off the press, and slightly unverified. Tonight, November 12, at 11pm local time, Ian Gillan will be hosting a show on channel 358 (NOW Rock) of Sky TV.
That’s all we know.
Thanks to Steve for the heads-up.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
25 Greatest Bands with Ian Gillan
The legendary frontman of rock icons Deep Purple has handpicked 25 of the finest bands from the past six decades. It’s classics all the way, so crank it up!
(Says Sky TV guide…)
November 12th, 2024 at 19:07I‘ve heard that Ian – as a special treat to all his Danish fans – will tonight be playing his favorite Elvis songs mostly. The man is after all selflessly committed to that most commendable and noble concept of adult education. Vi er meget glade!
November 12th, 2024 at 20:00The info says “The legendary frontman of rock icons Deep Purple has handpicked 25 of the finest bands from the past six decades. It’s classics all the way, so cranks it up.”
November 12th, 2024 at 20:23Finally something interesting on the tv 😉
November 12th, 2024 at 21:12@2
November 13th, 2024 at 00:11😆😆
Then I’m really sad I can’t pick up that one Sky tv!
Would have loved to see that…(not 😄)
I’m glad you got the heads up
It’s actually really good, great choice of bands …we are so lucky to be surrounded by such brilliant music !
And Who knew that IG was invited to join Mike and the Mechanics ?
November 13th, 2024 at 00:36TV?…. Oh yeah, I remember that old thing. It’s what people used to spend their spare time staring at, before the internet arrived. Actually, I still watch it, but mainly for the nightly news & such.
November 13th, 2024 at 02:20I suppose hosting this show is another way for Mr Gillan to fill in the hours & amuse himself, & perhaps some others as well. Good luck to him!.
In the past week or so, I’ve spoken to some young women in their early 30’s, who have never heard of songs like Black Magic Woman (Santana), True Colours (Cyndi Lauper), or many other pre year 2000 classics. But they all know Tay Tay & Bieber.
Deep Purple? What’s that? she asks. HaHaHaHaHa!.
Eternity, I’m almost there. (Loud sobbing noises ensue…)
Looks like Ian Gillan’s perfect opportunity for a post DP career of sorts. Maybe he could get Grumpy Rick on there for a few hints & tips & to also have a good laugh to get the ball rolling. What about a few ‘celebrities’ eh, have to love that. Even more mega star guests, what about past DP members with sensational interviews & even rare ‘live’ performances, shazammm! Blackmore & his missus performing ‘Those Times Sure Did Change”, Glenn Hughes singing ‘Hold On I Know I’m Rocking Steady’ & even poor ole Cov’s performing the proverbial lament with Ritchie along side, ‘I Have Beeeeen Mistreated’. This is a stellar cast indeed. Oh don’t forget Joelene singing a acoustic slowed down version of ‘The Audience Died & Faded Away”. Stay tuned folks, same BAT time, same BAT channel.
November 13th, 2024 at 02:44Living in Denmark it’s not possible for me to see that exquisite program with the lead singer of Deep Purple!
It’s really sad actually, do any of you know what to do? (Besides moving to another country…)
November 13th, 2024 at 10:07Talking of Rick Wakeman & Rick Beato has just done a glorious 90 minute interview with Rick. He gets to ask a few questions here & there & Rick W is in fine form & sitting at the piano playing bits & pieces from David Bowie, Cat Stevens etc & also hitting the Hammond for a sample or two. What an orator Wakeman is & what a career. The session stories from his early days are worth it alone. Is there anything Wakeman hasn’t performed on? And there are plenty of Yes musical demonstrations & tales too, hooray. A must watch for any Rick Wakeman aficionados out there or even in here at THS. Bless him. Cheers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zppfjeculUs
November 13th, 2024 at 10:31So, how was it? Anyone recorded?
November 13th, 2024 at 12:28John, (i) first things first: congrats for successfully mingling repeatedly with „young women in their early 30s“ (do you offer online classes by any chance?), (ii) don‘t blame them, blame their fathers for not instilling the right musical values in them! My two kids, born 91 and 94, are well-versed in 70s rock, their Spotify lists look like Classic Rock radio programs. Teresa says „my dad likes Deep Purple, Judas Priest & Status Quo“ with a heavy sigh like other people mention their parental background as ridden with alcoholism. 😂 Another favorite of hers is “I was only six when he had me watch a full Deep Purple and ELP open air concert on his shoulders without any earplugs!” (Dad’s edit: A somewhat dramatic depiction, I must say, she partially fell asleep during the gig, so it can’t have been that loud.) Leon has gone even farther back in Blues and Country and listens to people like Son House and Hank Williams. And, alas!, Led Zeppelin, yes.
Old Asian proverb: There are no bad pupils, only bad teachers.
Big Ian was offered to join Mike & The Mechanics? Why the hell didn’t he go, that would have been interesting! I do remember that in a blind test of new releases in German Musik Express during his Sabbath stint he was full of praise for Genesis’ then new song Mama: “Is that Genesis? It’s brilliant. It’s music I feel automatically drawn to.”
November 13th, 2024 at 13:16It was absolutely fantastic . Loved it . I feel like I’ve been to one of his parties .
November 13th, 2024 at 18:59Great choice of bands ( led Zep and Jimi Hendrix were his top 2 ) ..some surprises ( but what do you expect)
He also told some great anecdotes…lemme, Eddie Van Halen …plus Mike and the Mechanics …really interesting.
He also spoke of how much he was enjoying Purples ‘ Cabaret ‘ period and how they were considering doing matinées with Tom Jones in Vegas !
I found the Jon Lord ‘Face to Face’ interview with Rick Wakeman 2008/9 era, it has been too long since I have watched that one. One of the best interviews I have ever seen & Lord gets to do all the talking & he is wonderful. I had forgotten many of the stories he talks about, bless him. Cheers.
https://vimeo.com/901658437
November 13th, 2024 at 22:53